We are food and nutrition...

Nutrition and food are central to many current social issues. With a solid grounding in basic science, food science and nutrition and their cultural contexts, the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences aims to make a real difference in the world.

We are plants...

In the Department of Plant Biology, student research includes ecology, evolution, cell and molecular biology and physiology. Study opportunities include student research projects at the Proctor Maple Research Center and at the Pringle Herbarium.

We are the landscape...

The Department of Plant and Soil Science aims to expand, integrate, and extend the knowledge of plant/soil ecosystems in the production of plants, the creation of a living landscape and the sustenance of environmental quality.

We are the frontiers of science and the environment...

Our science is grounded in humanity.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers dynamic programs in the life and social sciences, with a focus on nutrition and food science, human and animal health, communication, entrepreneurship, sustainable and resilient communities, and the complex web of food systems. Explore our diverse portfolio of majors: Biochemistry, Community and International Development, Plant and Animal Sciences, Biology, Food Systems, Public Communication, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics to name a few.

Our rich array of internships and research experiences empowers students to become doers. We challenge students to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, imparting the knowledge, skills, and values to become the next generation of informed citizens, thinkers and leaders. Our sciences are grounded in humanity for students who want to make a difference in the world.